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JACKSON COUNTY, OREGON ROADS DEPARTMENT 200 ANTELOPE ROAD  WHITE CITY, OR 97503  (541) 774-8184

The annual 'Back to School' transitions brings many changes - one of which is A LOT more pedestrians - especially near schools.  Join us in spreading the work about pedestrian safety, as well as how to be a better driver.

One of the most common confusions regarding pedestrian safety is related to where pedestrians should cross the road and who is responsible to stop where.  Pedestrians will definitely want to be cautious because they usually are not wearing some form of 'air bag'.

That being said, drivers of vehicles have responsibilities as well.  For example, did you know every intersection of public roadways is a crosswalk?  Whether the painted crosswalk lines exist or not is no excuse to not follow the rules of the road.  The main image shown for this article is at the intersection of Antelope Road and Pacific Avenue in White City.  And although no painted crosswalk is there, vehicles still need to yield to pedestrians crossing the roadway at this intersection.

While we are on the topic of pedestrian safety, our friends at the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) have put together a great website where you can find information, videos, flyers and more.  Check it out to download some additional information to share with your children or others!  ODOT news releases have also included the following information:

Our friends at the Medford School District just went back to school starting August 29 this year.  They too are putting out information to help keep kids safe while traveling to/from school.  Check out this Facebook promotion as well as Instagram

So remember, as a pedestrian, LOOK out BEFORE you step out!  And if you are a driver, keep on the lookout for pedestrians, especially at night, and around schools, parks and neighborhoods where there usually are more people walking.

Drive safely and walk safely!

Jackson County Roads is focused on maintaining our public road right-of-ways. To that end, we and our contractors are out in force most every day performing maintenance and construction work. The graphic above links to our projects page where you can access information about what we are accomplishing, including a list of what we plan to work on each day. See the Happening Today! - Daily Projects PDF to get information to help you plan your travel routes.

Jackson County Roads has a program to provide citizens who are concerned with Jackson County’s environment an opportunity to control litter and improve the appearance of the county road system. Learn about our Adopt-A-Road Program.

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